Flood waters caused rescue operation

Several people were rescued as rising flood water threatened their Wotton, Christ Church homes and the Christ Church East Central District Emergency Organisation moved in to clear blocked wells in the area.

They found an alternative way - via a boat in the flooded street to reach the problem drains and assist affected residents in the flooded Cherry Grove Circle community.

The rains also stalled a number of cars which were later abandoned in the water.

Interim Chairman of Christ Church East Central District Emergency Organisation, Rawle Sealy says the DEO was quick to act on receiving calls for assistance from residents Thursday night.